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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/mr5z3ysx6g/ikea-pirving/"
title: "Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs Ikea Pirving - One Bag Travel"
description: "Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs Ikea Pirving: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/mr5z3ysx6g/ikea-pirving/"
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# Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Ikea Pirving

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621508359/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Varsity_26L_e4nuhf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cabin Zero Varsity 26L | Feature | Ikea Pirving |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Polyester</td><td>100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ikea Pirving](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mr5z3ysx6g/ikea-pirving/)

by [Ikea](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ikea)

![Front facing view of the Ikea Pirving](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990373/carryons/ikea-pirving-mr5z3ysx6g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>9 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>34×24×8 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$2</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L and Ikea Pirving

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; Other on the Ikea Pirving.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; No on the Ikea Pirving.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 186 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L, and 2 accept only the Ikea Pirving.

### Only the Ikea Pirving fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145).

## Cabin Zero Varsity 26L vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** carries 17L more than the **Ikea Pirving** (26L vs. 9L), while the **Ikea Pirving** is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Ikea Pirving** fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ikea Pirving is the better call.